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1954
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2025
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Kenneth Eickhoff Obituary
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with the Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B., officiating. A private inurnment will be in the parish cemetery. Lunch and visitation will continue after the Mass until 4:30 p.m. at Shady's Hometown Tavern and Event Center in Albany. Visitation will be 9-10:45 a.m. Nov. 13 at the Seven Dolors gathering area in Albany.
Kenneth Henry Eickhoff was born May 6, 1954, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Raymond and Clotilda (Braegelmann) Eickhoff. On July 25, 1981, he was united in marriage to Kathleen "Kitty" Francis at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring.
Ken was a lifelong resident of Albany. He began his career working at Kraft in Melrose, which later became Land O'Lakes, where he continued to work for 44 years. In 1995, Ken and Kitty purchased Albany Country Floral, which they owned and operated for many years. Together, Ken and Kitty were foster parents for 15 years, providing a loving home for many children.
After retiring from Land O'Lakes, Ken drove bus for Albany Area Schools and especially enjoyed driving students to sporting events. He loved deer hunting and never missed a chance to watch his grandchildren's sporting events, cheering them on with pride.
Ken was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and the Albany Lions.
Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Kitty Eickhoff; children Sarah (Mike) Frericks, Eric (Amy) Eickhoff, Matt (Tara) Eickhoff and Amazih (Riley) Voit; grandchildren Kayden, Tyler, Tyson and Camryn Frericks, Rowan and Huntlee Eickhoff, Bellamy, James and Harrison Eickhoff and Ryder and Lainey Voit and baby girl Voit expected in April; siblings Roger (Ruth) Eickhoff, Gary (Sandy) Eickhoff, Jan (Leon) Schilmoeller and Linda (Brian) Johnson; brother-in-law Neil Parker; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters Susan Parker and Judy Eickhoff.
A special thank you to Coborn Cancer Center, especially Dr. Pavan for his exceptional care.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
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